Explore Kona Coast

The Kona Coast is on the west side of the island of Hawaii, which is called the "Big Island" by almost every resident to avoid confusing the name of the island with the name of the state itself. Anchored by the town of Kona, which rests at the foot of the Hualalai Volcano, the Kona Coast is one of Hawaii's top draws, with its year-round picture-perfect weather, lush tropical scenery, and endless beaches.

Beyond the beaches, some of the activities you may want to include on your itinerary during your stay on the Kona Coast include:

-Water sports: The Kona coast is home to some of the best snorkeling, diving, swimming, boating, water skiing, and parasailing in the world.

-Whale watching: Organized dolphin and whale watching trips are held seasonally, offering the once in a lifetime opportunity to see these marvelous sea creatures in their natural habitats.

-Kona city tours: The city of Kona has a far richer history than most visitors imagine, and taking a tour of the palaces, churches and remnants of the region's prehistoric civilizations is a very rewarding experience. You'll also enjoy countless opportunities to photograph Kona by the sea.

-Coffee plantations: If you're a java lover, a tour of the Kona Coast's coffee plantations is sure to perk you up. You'll also have the chance to sample some freshly ground Kona coffee.

-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Though the trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and back from the Kona side of the Big Island takes about nine hours, it is well worth the trek if you want a true taste of the overpowering beauty of the Pacific islands.

For your accommodations, a vacation rental, such as a condo, beach house, villa or apartment, makes an ideal alternative to a hotel. These options are more spacious and private than hotels, and they are perfect for couples, families and group vacations to the "Big Island."

It's easy to explore the other Hawaiian Islands from the Kona coast. Ferries to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Molokai run throughout the day, and you can visit these islands either as a day trip or on an extended stay. The city of Honolulu is also on the island of Oahu, and it's the perfect place to go if you're craving the adventure and excitement of the big city after a sojourn on the beach.

Clean, Comfortable, Safe and Enjoyable Home

Left on Feb 08, 2011 for a stay in January 2011

We stayed in Na Hale Townhouse I-6 for 7 days. It was immaculately clean, stylishly decorated, well equipped and conveniently located. The community is gated with code entry. It is 1 minute to the Keauhou shopping center where you find grocery, drug store, restaurants, post office and, yes! urgent care. The home is well stocked with everything I can possibly need, incl. beach chairs, umbrella, …

Townhome in Paradise

Left on Mar 03, 2012 for a stay in February 2012

Na Hale O Keauhou Townhome M-4 was a wonderful place to spend 7 days in Kona. Lots of convience's close by. It was the best townhome rental we have had to date. The fully equipted kitchen and Barbque grill made eating on the Lanai as easy as eating at home.
We'll definitely see you again next year.

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$139 / night

$139

The nicest two-bedroom townhouse in the complex, this unit offers spectacular ocean, golf course, coastline, and pool views from the living room, both Lanais, and the master bedroom. This is a fabulous two-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, offering large spacious bedrooms, gated entry, large pool and spa, gym, kitchen pavilion, …

So much better than a Motel/Hotel

Left on Sep 16, 2013 for a stay in August 2013

If you are looking into staying at least a week, this is the way to go. We felt so much more comfortable in this town home than any other hotel/motel we have ever stayed in. It just gives you an "at home" feeling. We were impressed with the security and quietness of the environment, it is not too close to the town but not too far away either. It was perfect and we will definitely be staying here …

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$99 / night

$99

Aloha -
Our "home away from home" has all the comforts of home with ocean views that are endless. This specatular top floor end unit is a spacious 1 bedroom/1 bath 1453 sq ft Island-style villa. Kona Coast Resort unit 1-304 is located at the highest point of the resort with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Watch …

Needs upgrades.

Left on Jan 31, 2011 for a stay in January 2011

A pleasant enough place, but too many glitches made this a frustrating stay, especially travelling with a child.The unit's owner was kindly receptive to my complaints, and notified the handy man immediately. Points for that...But, between the door knob lock and stuck key,(even security had problems opening the door) the toilet tank malfunction (from day one), and the terribly stained bed pillows…

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$1,285 / night

$1,285

Our stunning Hawaiian Paradise home is located just a few blocks from the waterfront village of Kona, Hawaii in a private gated community of luxury homes. With a nearly constant year around temperature in the 80s, and a cool ocean breeze, this custom Hawaiian home is as tropical as you can get.
Overlooking the …

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$99 / night

$99

Prime fairway front location - great for bird watching or watching golfers along the 11th fairway of the Kona Country Club Ocean Course. Peaceful and spacious with lovely Hawaiian decor, this condo is the perfect escape for two couples or a family. Top Floor Condo with Vaulted Ceilings. Fully Equipped Kitchen with …

Our Absolute Favorite Place to Stay

Left on Mar 31, 2009 for a stay in December 2008

We have stayed at this beautiful property twice now. It is very comfortable with with 2 bedrooms and a huge sofa in the living room (if necessary). It is beautifully decorated, cleaner than you can imagine and all of the household items you would ever need. We have always felt safe and secure while staying here. The neighbors are friendly, the grounds immaculate and the fairway view is …

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$209 / night

$209

This luxury condo is as close to the beautiful blue waters of the Pacific Ocean as you can get at Kanaloa at Kona. Unit 1804 is a top-floor (second floor) oceanfront condo with over 1700 square feet of living space with all the amenities of home. The view of the ocean is spectacular providing beautiful sunset views. …

Spectacular condo and view

Left on Apr 02, 2009 for a stay in March 2009

What an incredibly well equipped, clean condo with a most spectacular view of the ocean. It has to be one of the best locations on the Big Island. Well worth the money! We have stayed elsewhere in Kona but this takes the cake! Comfortable beds, furniture,every mod con, beach stuff for the kids. Lovely quiet complex, good restaurant for breakfast, lunch, three pools. No letdown here! Hope…

Great Honeymoon!

Left on Apr 16, 2009 for a stay in March 2009

Our unit was perfect! We came for our wedding & stayed for the honeymoon. My parents had come here before so were familiar with Kanaloa. Love the quiet here & the new restaurant with great food. Our unit has a great view & was just the right for the two of us. There was so much to do on the island we ran out of time & hated to leave. We definitely will plan on a return trip for an …

$1,175 / night

$1,175

DISCOUNT SAVINGS OF $1,200 OR MORE ON YOUR LAST MINUTE STAY!
Take $200 off per night from our listed rate and treat yourself to a PERFECT last minute trip full of relaxation, warm breezes, and amazing views. To qualify for our lowest rate ever, you must stay 6 or more nights in one of our gorgeous villas at the world-…

$150

Sea Village Resort reflects the tranquil beauty of the Big Island. The resort is centrally located on the Kona coast close to the town of Kailua and the Kona resort areas. Lush tropical gardens extend to the oceanfront.
The condos at Sea Village Kona have expansive ocean views providing spectacular sunsets and …

Awesome Condo

Left on Nov 14, 2011 for a stay in November 2011

We arrived to a complimentary basket of local fruit. The condo was very clean and well appointed. In face we were very impressed at the size as well as how modern it was with granite and updated appliances. The beds and the pull-out were very comfortable. The most enjoyable part of it all is the view and the ocean breeze and sound flowing through the entire condo. The location is perfect and not …

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$99 / night

$99

Great ocean view location facing west-southwest with snorkeling and surfing. Hawaiian decor throughout, this condo is the perfect escape for a couple or a small family.
Check out this Beautiful New Listing (July 2013)
Western Facing - Sunset Views (in season)
Full Kitchen with Ocean Views
Additional amenities include…

Just OK

Left on Apr 03, 2009 for a stay in April 2008

Rented this condo for 2 weeks but only stayed in it for one - not because of the condo but because of the VOG which was terrible at the time. We found the condo to be reasonably comfortable and quite well equipped although much of the outdoor equipment that the owner has left for guests to use was in poor condition. My wife complained that the condo was not very clean - I believe the word she …

$95

The Kona Makai is a beautiful sunny highly sought after Ocean Front Complex located on famous Alii Drive just 1.3 miles from Kailua Village. The Kona Makai features and includes lush tropical gardens, ocean front pool and spa, sunny lounge area, 2 work out rooms, eating area w/ gas BBQ’s, tennis courts, covered …

Paradise Found

Left on Apr 11, 2011 for a stay in April 2011

This is with out a doubt the best place that we have stayed at at Kona Makai. Very clean, well stocked, appliance are like new and in good working order and very nice updated kitchen. Felt very much at home. Aloha and Mahalo

$129 / night

$129

Overlooking Kahalu'u Beach Park (Turtle Beach), this lovely and spacious condo is the perfect escape for guests wanting easy access to some of the best snorkeling that Hawaii has to offer.
Incredible Ocean View Location
Across from Best Swimming/Snorkeling Beach
Convenient Swimming Pool
Additional amenities include: …

Excellent Beachside Location!

Left on Apr 01, 2009 for a stay in March 2009

My parents and I spent 5 nights in this wonderful condo in Keauhou. It is a spacious and clean apartment, with wonderful views of the coast. The only problem we had was the fact that we didn't wish to drive while in Hawaii, and therefore this place is a bit far out from Kona-Kailua. If you have a car, however, this is probably the best location on the island!

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$175 / night

$175

This upgraded condo is so close to the ocean you might get wet. Enjoy great views of the surfers catching waves and all the boating activity from your living room couch. The Master bedroom has a queen bed with attached bath. The second bedroom has a full bed and twin bed. This is a comfortable condo for 4 people…

$450

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with a private pool and an outdoor shower. Unobstructed oceanview of the Kona Coast line. Spectacular stargazing from your own private deck.
The home is conveniently located close to many amenities which include a plethora of dining options (including the famous Sam Choy), a movie …

Lovely Home in Kona

Left on Feb 04, 2013 for a stay in January 2013

Eight of us rented this home for a week and really enjoyed our stay. The home is new, spacious and lovely. The pool was too cold for us to swim but added a nice ambience to our time relaxing on the patio. The view of the ocean was spectacular and we were able to see (with binoculars) whales from the patio. Our only issue with the house was the fact that 2 of the bedrooms are not air conditioned. …

Excellent condo

Left on Feb 10, 2013 for a stay in February 2013

This is a great condo!! The best part of the condo was the soft beds!!! Everyone had a soft bed. The kitchen was awesome, and the unit is close to one of the pools, the tennis court, weight room and a hot tub. It was so peaceful looking out onto the golf course. Both sitting areas outside were very clean and it was a pleasure watching and feeding the birds. The condo was well stocked!! We had…

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$99 / night

$99

Paradise Found! Rare Oceanview Royal Sea Cliff Studio condo. Just renovated.
This is one of only 2 ocean view studios in the complex. This is a full on ocean view, not a peek through the bushes of other units. The lanai is a wonderful spot to watch the beautiful Kona sunsets. We have central a/c and a ceiling fan, to…

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$700 / night

$700

Aloha Place- Luxurious 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Home with Spectacular Ocean Views!
This luxury home is new to the vacation rental market and is has undergone redecorating and refurnishing with Jeanne Marie Imports. The home has a Bali style theme throughout. The redesign of the interior was completed at the end of …

$215

Aloha and Welcome!
Come and experience our absolutely fabulous, oceanfront, air conditioned, and spacious tastefully remodelled and interior designed penthouse condo with the most spectacular ocean views. Our top floor (4th floor) condo is in a secure and private building with elevator, pool, spa and barbeque. It …

The perfect vacation at Banyan Tree # 401!

Left on Apr 10, 2013 for a stay in August 2012

At the Banyon Tree you will find the best views of the ocean from the west wall of windows. In the mornings, catch the surfers riding a morning wave. The unit overlooks one of the few spots for surfing on the whole west coast. This balcony is also ideal for viewing the last rays of sunshine as the sun sets over a gorgeous ocean. Watch for the green flash!
If you are the adventurous type, you …

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$450 / night

$450

You will enjoy impressive ocean views from almost every room in this home, along with amazing sunsets! This beautiful, 2 story home with 4 bedrooms 4.5 baths is located in the gated community of Keauhou Estates on the Big Island of Hawaii. This community is situated close to beaches, restaurants, Theaters and …

$119

Condo 1203 at the Keauhou Kona Surf and Racquet Club Resort is as close as you can get to the ocean on the Big Island of Hawaii. The condo section of the Keauhou Kona Surf and Racquet Club Resort was built when the construction permits didn't require resorts to be set back from the ocean as they are today.
Additional…

Nice Place

Left on Apr 03, 2009 for a stay in December 2007

We stayed here in the winter. The day we arrived, the Islands had a huge storm. The unit downstairs was completed flooded. There were alot of workers, etc. there and the owners were very upset (understandably). We heard ALOT of their trauma from our unit. It made me feel fortunate that we had rented an upstairs unit, as I'm not sure what would have happened if we were anywhere downstairs. As for …

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$120 / night

$120

This beautifully upgraded unit is breath taking. It offers a luxurious King sized mattress in the master bedroom, with top of the line linens and gorgeous views of the ocean from the lanai and living room. Keauhou Punahele is constructed out of concrete so it is very quite through out the day and night. The kitchen …

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$169 / night

$169

Oceanfront condo located in the best building at the resort. Directly oceanfront with sunset views and all of the wonderful delights that come with being right on the water in Kona.
Additional amenities include: beach towels, snorkeling - 1 min walk, kitchen - full, cooking utensils provided, internet - wireless […

gorgeous location/condo but unit needs updating

Left on Dec 15, 2010 for a stay in December 2010

absolutely the most perfect location, grounds, beautiful. The condo was great, big and huge master ensuite. Downside the 3rd bedroom is a loft, so no privacy, and need to be quiet for sleeping teens? Also, furniture is worn and dirty, stove did not work well, kitchen needs updating.

$284

The Kanaloa at Kona, is an exclusive 5-Star oceanfront tropical gated resort, and is the premier vacation destination in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The resort is situated on the championship Golf Course "Kona Country Club" and located within walking distance of Keauhou Bay where the famous "Fairwinds" …

*Free economy car with 7 night stay or more, valid 4/9 thru 12/18, while cars are available. Not valid with any other special offers. Car can be upgraded for minimal fee.
If you are interested in adding a rental car outside of these dates, please inquire for rental car pricing.
This beautiful 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom …

Amazing condo looking over the ocean

Left on Feb 02, 2012 for a stay in January 2012

This condo was beautiful! My friends and I had a great time staying here! The rooms were all comfortable and the view was magnificent! The kitchen was lovely and we had a great time sitting on the balcony all day looking at the water and relaxing! It was very close to the shops and restaurants and was very well kept.

A relaxing vacation at Kanaola Kona 3104

Left on Feb 09, 2014 for a stay in January 2014

Ocean front condo 3104 is a great place to spend a relaxing vacation with a gorgeous view of the ocean. The condo unit is very clean and has all the amenities you will need and more. Everything from a washer & dryer, lots of cookware, beach towels, chairs, snorkels and fins. The lanai is a great place relax, listen to the waves, watch whales and enjoy a cold beverage. The compound itself it …

$165

Casa De Emdeko, an oceanfront condominium complex, is located on famous Alii Drive just 1.5 miles south of Kailua Kona Village.
Casa offers guests the perfect blend of Hawaiian ambiance with tropical gardens and the songs of the many colorful birds enjoying the garden. Enjoy the garden pool located in the middle of…

$110

170 feet from shoreline.....And some of the *rare* shoreline that features a beach, tide pools and ocean side lawns complete with loungers!
On-island owners' personal seaside getaway with ocean views from the sofa, bed and balcony.
Beautifully maintained --Complete renovation in late 2012. (Light refurbishing …

Quality, Comfort & Beauty on a Budget!

Left on Sep 13, 2014 for a stay in September 2014

This is the BEST rental we have encountered in our 10 years of "wintering" in the islands. Very large studio with excellent use of space--enough floor space for 2 yoga practicing people! Beautifully decorated with an Asian flair (not the regular cheesy budget decorating!) , extremely comfortable (the huge bed is incredible), spotlessly clean and stocked with so many extras!! It is …

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$662 / night

$662

Nestled just outside of Kona Town is this incredible 3 bedroom Ocean Front single family home, the Queen's Bath Beach House. This large 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has everything you would hope for in your Hawaiian vacation retreat. As you walk through the front door, you will be awed by the ocean views everywhere. …

$140

Kona Makai 1 bedroom with loft in an Ocean Front Community.
Community includes a nightly gates entry, wireless internet, tennis courts a pool and hot tub. From this lanai you can see some dolphins and whales when in season.
Kona Makai is an oceanfront condominium complex of about 100 one and two bedroom units …

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$160 / night

$160

This Keauhou Surf and Racquet unit offers a spacious family environment for your vacation. These units are approx 1200 square feet interior living space. Add a wrap around outside lanai with 180 degree ocean views and lush green grass outside of that, and you have your own oceanfront oasis that just never ends!
This…

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$119 / night

$119

This beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath 1360 sq.ft. condo is a jewel in the crown known as Kanaloa. Beautifully remodeled and meticulously maintained this two bedroom ,two bath ,ground floor condo offers excellent views of the 11th fairway in a park like setting. With Koa cabinets , tile floors and granite counter tops the …

Exceded expectations

Left on Apr 17, 2011 for a stay in February 2011

This condo is located in the most beautiful part of Kona. The grounds are spectacular and beautifully maintained. We enjoyed sitting out by the ocean pool listening to the sound of the ocean and the birds. The condo is well maintained and has everything you need for your stay. Don was a wonderful host and provided all the information we needed to know about the island. Overall we had a …

$100

Sea Village Resort reflects the tranquil beauty of the Big Island. The resort is centrally located on the Kona coast close to the town of Kailua and the Kona resort areas. Lush tropical gardens extend to the oceanfront.
The condos at Sea Village Kona have expansive ocean views providing spectacular sunsets and …

We will Be back and want this Unit!

Left on Dec 03, 2011 for a stay in November 2011

We loved this location. We were happy to not be real close to the village. It was very quiet. Just had a wonderful time. Thank you Knudson and Associates for your professionalism. Look forward to our next stay.

$100

Large 1200sq' guest house located in kona hawaii to large bedrooms with private baths, large living room with cooking facilities.. Huge deck with hot tub..Lots of parking 3 minutes from awesome beach.. Ocean views 25 miles south of kailua kona
easy access. Pick your own breakfast from our yard coconut, banana, …

Comfortable affordable rental

Left on Mar 06, 2014 for a stay in February 2014

The pros - the beds were amazingly comfortable. The bathrooms cute- loved the tile work. The foosball table was a high light. It was an easy place to relax. I loved being able to see the Ocean from the deck.
The cons- we were hoping for more than a hotplate as a cooking option. The neighbors' roosters were a bit raucous during the night.
It was farther south than I had expected - about 12 …

Wonderful vacation condo

Left on Apr 01, 2009 for a stay in May 2008

We stayed at this condo twice, in 2006 and 2008. It was remodeled
between our visits, improving on what was already a lovely place to stay. It
has two bedrooms. The master suite is large with a big bathroom and a
Jaccuzzi hot tub. The lanai overlooks the ocean--you hear it 24/7, very
relaxing with beautiful sunsets. 2nd bathroom is also large. Great kitchen,
dishwasher, big refrigerator…

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$119 / night

$119

Keauhou Kona Surf / Racquet Club is located approximately 16 miles south of the Kona airport. Upon exiting the airport turn right (south) on Highway 19 which becomes Highway 11. Remain on Highway 11 until you reach the light at King Kamehameha III Road, approximately 13 miles - on your right you will see a lava rock …

I loved it and didn't want to leave!

Left on Feb 09, 2015 for a stay in February 2015

This was an amazing place to stay. Close to town yet away enough to be peaceful. The property was huge and quiet. Everything you needed was available, such as beach towells, chairs, coolers, even sunscreen and bugspray. We saw whales and turtles at the beach in front of us. If you're a 5 star snob it might not be up your standards,( you do have to pay more for that),such as a few minor things …

$229

This condo is beautifully furnished.in a nice location.
The master suite is huge with a gorgeous bathroom. This condo complex is set off by itself and yet is close to so many activities, take a stroll down to Keauhou Bay and enjoy a snorkel tour or sunset cruise, and don't miss the historic area where King Kamehameha …

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$135 / night

$135

TWO BEDROOM TWO BATH SPACIOUS UNIT RIGHT OVER THE WATER...ON FAMOUS ALII DRIVE IN KAILUA KONA.
BREATHTAKING VIEW FROM YOUR LIVING ROOM AND LANAI OF THE WAVES CRASHING ON THE ROCKS JUST A FEW YARDS AWAY....WATCH THE SUNSETS, AND THE DOLPHINS AND WHALES AS THEY PASS BY. Enjoy a
romantic dinner on the lanai or just sit…

$232

Just steps from famed Kahaluu Beach Park considered by many to be the best snorkeling spot in Hawaii. Fed by a fresh water spring, up to 10 million gallons per day. These waters are almost always calm, with colorful corals, rock formations, and 100+ species of fish. Swim with schools of colorful fish and green sea …

if you like mice

Left on Jan 08, 2009 for a stay in August 2008

It was as beautifull as pictured -- the problem was that it had mice, and plenty of them. The realtor moved us to a different property (not too enthusistically) but I would not recommend the experience

$142

Enjoy beautiful Kona sunsets and spectacular ocean views from our third floor Country Club Villas Condo with a private lanai. This vacation condo has spectacular unobstructed views of the ocean and overlooks the 18th fairway of the Kona Country Club. It is situated on the quiet third level of a thre-story building, …

My Home in Hawaii

Left on Apr 07, 2014 for a stay in September 2012

I am a Japanese and a frequent visitor of Hawaiian Islands. In these 5 years, I and my family stayed at this unit as “our Home of Hawaii” for our summer vacation. This unit is very comfortable for us, since it is located in a beautiful resort area, it has a great scenery with blue ocean over green trees and a white Sheraton hotel, and both the Keauhou shopping center and a golf club house …

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$129 / night

$129

Beautiful updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome in the quiet end of the resort. This condo offers new furnishings including king and queen beds, fully equipped kitchen and plenty of beach gear. Relax to the sound of ocean breezes flowing through the palms while relaxing on your private master bedroom lanai with full …

Awesome!

Left on Feb 10, 2013 for a stay in February 2013

We couldn't have been more pleased. This condo is spacious, beautiful, and came equipped with everything we could have needed. The location is excellent - close to beaches, shopping, and lots of good scenic walks. We made good use of the pool and BBQ, and the owners provided lots of good tourist information, which was greatly appreciated. We can't wait to go back!!!

Wonderful Accomodation

Left on Apr 02, 2009 for a stay in February 2009

This is a wonderfully appointed unit loaded with every amenity
possible. If you are looking for resort complete with an events
coordinator, pool side bar etc. consider elsewhere as the complex has
a residential feel great for those looking for peace and quiet. One
small annoyance is that the hot tub is prone to frequent outages due
to children playing with the shut off control. Bottom line …

It was just OK

Left on Oct 14, 2009 for a stay in October 2009

We've stayed at several other Kanaloa condos and they are a great location, quite and have all of the amenties.

Unit 3702 boarders the small bay which is quite and peaceful. Our issues with the unit was that there were several lights that didn't work, and the fan on the lanai didn't work. Both faucets in the master shower weren't installed correctly, the hot was cold and the cold was hot. The …

Absolutely Breathtaking

Left on Apr 02, 2009 for a stay in December 2008

My fiance and I went to Hawaii for our wedding/honeymoon. When we arrived at the condo we were more than impressed with it. The grounds were just georgous, it was a tropical paradise. The condo was more than we expected, better! They supplied everything that you would need i.e. soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, etc. I do not have one negative thing to say about the condo that we stayed in. We …

Fabulous Oceanfront Sunsets!!!

Left on Apr 03, 2009 for a stay in January 2009

2-102 Keauhou Kona Surf and Racquet Club is an excellent place to stay. Not only is the condo full of everything you need or forgot to bring, but it has the best oceanfront/sunsets in the area. The lanai is spacious and well furnished for your sunset cocktail hour or afternoon sunning. The kitchen is stocked with all the necessary appliances for anyone who prefers to cook in rather than eat …

About Kona Coast

The Kona Coast is on the west side of the island of Hawaii, which is called the "Big Island" by almost every resident to avoid confusing the name of the island with the name of the state itself. Anchored by the town of Kona, which rests at the foot of the Hualalai Volcano, the Kona Coast is one of Hawaii's top draws, with its year-round picture-perfect weather, lush tropical scenery, and endless beaches.

Beyond the beaches, some of the activities you may want to include on your itinerary during your stay on the Kona Coast include:

-Water sports: The Kona coast is home to some of the best snorkeling, diving, swimming, boating, water skiing, and parasailing in the world.

-Whale watching: Organized dolphin and whale watching trips are held seasonally, offering the once in a lifetime opportunity to see these marvelous sea creatures in their natural habitats.

-Kona city tours: The city of Kona has a far richer history than most visitors imagine, and taking a tour of the palaces, churches and remnants of the region's prehistoric civilizations is a very rewarding experience. You'll also enjoy countless opportunities to photograph Kona by the sea.

-Coffee plantations: If you're a java lover, a tour of the Kona Coast's coffee plantations is sure to perk you up. You'll also have the chance to sample some freshly ground Kona coffee.

-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Though the trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and back from the Kona side of the Big Island takes about nine hours, it is well worth the trek if you want a true taste of the overpowering beauty of the Pacific islands.

For your accommodations, a vacation rental, such as a condo, beach house, villa or apartment, makes an ideal alternative to a hotel. These options are more spacious and private than hotels, and they are perfect for couples, families and group vacations to the "Big Island."

It's easy to explore the other Hawaiian Islands from the Kona coast. Ferries to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Molokai run throughout the day, and you can visit these islands either as a day trip or on an extended stay. The city of Honolulu is also on the island of Oahu, and it's the perfect place to go if you're craving the adventure and excitement of the big city after a sojourn on the beach.

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